Mechanical Craftsperson

NTW Solutions; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Morpeth is seeking an individual to undertake maintenance and repairs of various building services in healthcare premises. The role includes managing mechanical systems and conducting Condition Surveys. Competitive pay starting at £18.51 per hour is offered, with additional enhancements for weekend work. They are committed to an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Good rate of pay

Pension

Extensive range of discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in planned maintenance and breakdown repairs within healthcare premises.
• Ability to undertake Condition Surveys of Mechanical Systems.
• Knowledge of energy generating plant and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine supervision for maintenance and repairs of healthcare building systems.
• Manage various mechanical systems including boilers, compressors, and air conditioning.
• Fault finding and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Undertake without routine supervision; planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and new installation work within healthcare premises on a variety of building services related systems, including:
• Energy generating plant including boiler plant (steam & LPHW)
• DHWS & CWS systems
• Air compressors
• Laundry and catering equipment
• Drainage/sewerage
• Ventilation plant
• Air conditioning and refrigeration
• BMS control systems
• Electrical building services
• Fault finding and repair of plant and equipment
• Undertake Condition Surveys of Mechanical Systems and Mechanical Infrastructure within Healthcare Facilities

NTW Solutions is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our digital teams support the vital systems the NHS relies on, our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.

We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.

We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from people from a culturally diverse background, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.

We were set up by CNTW NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.

We make a difference and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.

Benefits

We care about our staff and provide great benefits and have a range of health and wellbeing support available. We strive to be a great and inclusive place to work and having an inclusive workforce is something we are passionate about.

Pay: Band B (£18.51 per hour). There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work and on-call duties.

Terms and Conditions

All jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions and not NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions. New starters who are not in the NHS Pension already will be enrolled into a NEST pension. recruitment into NTW Solutions Limited will follow the principals of NHS Employer Check Standards and any relevant employment legislation. Various posts are subject to DBS clearance prior to commencement. To comply with Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates. Please note if you are external to the CNTW Group you will be subject to a six month probationary period.

For current NTW Solutions employees on AfC terms: you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. The above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC. Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.

Application Process

We welcome your application. Previous applicants need not apply. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage interview details will be sent to you via the email address that you used in your application.

This advert for a vacancy with NTW Solutions appears under the authority of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.